Head of Quality - OCS

Matchtech are working with a key client to support the recruitment of a Head of Quality - OCS to work on key rail projects. This role is a permanent position working on a hybrid basis in London 2-3 days per week. Head of Quality OCS Key Responsibilities Quality Management System (QMS) Ensure the Contractor's QMS is certified to ISO 9001 and compliant with ISO/TS 22163 (IRIS), valid for the OCS scope and accepted by the Project Manager prior to commencement of works. Maintain QMS compliance throughout the project lifecycle, including certificate renewals, surveillance audits, and scope extensions where required. Ensure the scope of certification fully covers all OCS activities and locations. Make QMS documentation, registers, certification records, and assurance evidence available to the client upon request. Ensure laboratory testing and calibration activities are undertaken by appropriately accredited bodies (e.g., ISO/IEC 17025) where required. Quality Objectives & Risk-Based Governance Establish and monitor risk-based quality objectives aligned to contract requirements, programme KPIs, and client performance targets. Embed "right first time" principles and continual improvement across all OCS activities. Apply measurement system analysis (MSA) techniques to improve reliability of inspection and testing data. Identify systemic quality risks and escalate appropriately to senior management. Quality Plannin...